North Carolina Chess Association
Announcing the 2010 NC Open
$10,000 Prize Fund - Labor Day Weekend
Unconditionally Guaranteed!
On the USCF website, TLA ID: 5414.
Preregistered player list by Walter High.
It’s official. The format for the 2010 NC Open has been approved by the board and it will be the most exciting Open we have put on in many years.
You’ll notice many changes in this year’s event. First off is the date. We are moving back to the traditional Labor Day weekend time slot. This should give more of our members a chance to compete. The tourney will be five rounds with an optional Friday night start and Sunday end, so you will still have Monday to take care of that honey-do list and grill some burgers.
The venue is the Holiday Inn Airport in Charlotte. This is a newly remodeled property with a comfortable meeting space. There are plenty of restaurants nearby. *see the note below
We think the most noteworthy change for this year’s event will be the value you will receive. For starters, the EF is lowered to $59 in advance for NCCA members. And the prize fund is $10,000. That’s not based on entries. That is unconditionally guaranteed.
The current NCCA board believes that we have the opportunity to make the NC Open one of the premier events in the Southeast. And we intend to do it. Starting now. But we will need your support to make it a reality. So please, take a look at the tournament page and check out the details. If you play competitive chess, you don’t want to miss this tournament. Please join me in supporting this event. Let’s make it happen.
Gary Newsom
NCCA President
* 2010 NC Open Reservations - 7/7/2010
"There are two options to get the special chess rate of $79. Call the
hotel (704) 394-4301. Mention the chess tournament and CODE 'NCC'. Using this method, the
reservation must be made by the hotel desk clerk. If they put you on hold
and send you to an offsite reservation service, you will be informed there
are no rooms available in the block. This is not correct. Alternately, you
can call Kristen Stella. Her direct line is 704-972-3257. She is in from
9A-5P Mon-Fri. If she doesn’t pick up, leave a message and she will return
your call promptly. Any problems, send an e-mail to
Gary Newsom"
What's New - August 30th, 2010
Due to the great response to this year's NC Open, we have been forced to find more hotel rooms. The Holiday Inn is full, but don't despair, we have managed to get a chess rate at the adjoining Hampton Inn. This hotel is on the same property as the Holiday Inn. It is literally 50 feet from the front door of the Hampton Inn to the Holiday Inn where the tourney will be held. They are also giving us the same room rate of $79 for chess players. This hotel is brand "spankin'" new, clean and comfortable. So make your last minute reservations at the Hampton Inn Airport.
Their phone number: 704-394-6455
Make sure to mention the NC Open Chess Tournament when you call. Contact me at Gary Newsom if you have any problems. Thanks! See you at the tournament!
Thanks
Gary Newsom
NCCA President
Walter's Corner
These are items that may have escaped your attention, but are worthy of note and recognition.
